Physician Assistant
3 days ago
West Columbia
Description: SUMMARY: Trident Pain Management clinic is looking to hire a Physician Assistant in our West Columbia location, and willing to travel to other SC locations as needed. Under the direction of a physician, applies and modifies the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide primary patient care; performs physical examinations and compiles patient medical data. Direct Hire Only DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Obtains patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information., • Orders, reads, and evaluates laboratory reports and radiology studies., • Performs therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including but not limited to immunizations, wound care, and injections., • Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician., • Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service., • Assists management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems., • Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggests improvements., • Performs daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders., • Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy, • Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities., • Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices., • Applies safety principles as identified by established policy., • Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations., • Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals., • Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality. Salary negotiable based on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends Benefits: • 401(K), • 401(K) Match, • Health Insurance, • Dental, • Vision, • Group and Voluntary Life, • Disability Insurance, • PTO Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and licensed by state medical board., • Current DEA license., • Current BLS/ACLS license., • Two to four years related experience or equivalent., • Pain management experience required., • Possesses the visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients., • Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols., • Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies., • Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline., • Strong charting/documentation skills., • Commitment to excellence and high standards, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, • Ability to manage priorities and workflow, • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm, • Acute attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees, • Strong interpersonal skills., • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds., • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, • Bilingual skills a plus. Compensation details: 90000-140000 Yearly Salary PI081d7eaa1dd5-26276-39493991